The presentation of depression in the British Army

Finnegan, Alan; Finnegan, Sara; Thomas, Mike; Deahl, Martin; Simpson, Robin; Ashford, Robert

doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2013.02.020

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“…In this case the required evidence can be gained from the beliefs of the veterans engaged in the DAG activities. Constructivist grounded theory has proven specifically appropriate for assessing British DMS personnel who were detached from their normal social structures and family environments, where sample groups ranged between 12 and 19 personnel (Crawford et al, 2009;Batham et al, 2012;Kiernan et al, 2013;Finnegan et al 2014, Finnegan et al, 2015.…”

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The biopsychosocial benefits and shortfalls for armed forces veterans engaged in archaeological activities

Finnegan

2016

Nurse Education Today

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The biopsychosocial benefits and shortfalls for armed forces veterans engaged in archaeological activities

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2016

Nurse Education Today

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“…Research on emotion in the military largely focuses on members' difficulties with emotional expression ascribed to perceived pressure to embody hegemonic military masculinity (Finnegan et al, 2014;Green et al, 2010;Lorber & Garcia, 2010). Military personnel describe emotionality as 'unhelpful' , 'burdensome' , as 'unmilitary' and 'womanly' (Hall, 2008;Higate, 2003;Niendenthal, Krauth-Gruber & Ric, 2006).…”

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“…This concern is seemingly not without foundation. For instance, Finnegan et al (2014) found military mental health nurses were expected to monitor 'operational capacity' (p. 55), and report to the chain of command if an individuals' mental state and emotional regulation was unsafe. In this kind of context, it is realistic to be concerned that seeking support for emotional difficulties, problems with stress or mental health issues might compromise their work and their future career prospects.…”

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“…Masculinity, and particularly the culture of 'Military Masculinity' in the forces (Higate, 2003) is often described as a barrier to the expression of emotion for military personnel (Finnegan et al, 2014;Green, Emslie, O'Neill, Hunt, & Walker, 2010;Hall, 2008;Higate, 2003;Lorber & Garcia, 2010). It is argued that this kind of masculine construction positions emotion as inherently problematic in the military, acting as a barrier to the expression of distress, anxiety and other challenging emotions, aggravating mental health difficulties.…”

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Masculinities and emotional expression in UK servicemen: ‘Big boys don’t cry’?

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Callaghan

Fellin

2018

Journal of Gender Studies

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a Psychology, university of northampton, northampton, uK; b university of Stirling, Stirling, uK; c Psychology, university of east london, london, uK ABSTRACT Dominant discourses of military servicemen position them as more prone to psychological damage than the general population, but as reluctant to seek psychological assistance, because of the military culture of 'toughness' , a military masculinity, that values stoicism, emotional control and invulnerability and implicitly excludes 'feminine' characteristics like emotionality. This is seen as a barrier to military personnel seeking help, by implicitly discouraging emotional disclosure and expression. This article presents an analysis of semi-structured interviews with six male military and ex-military personnel, focused on their experience and understandings of emotion, emotional expression and 'mental health' in the military. The dominant construction of military masculinity certainly renders some forms of emotion inexpressible within certain contexts. However, we argue that the construct is more complex than a simple exclusion of the 'feminine' and the 'emotional' . We explore how the highly masculine notions of military solidarity and 'brotherhood' create a 'safe' masculine space within which men could share their emotional experiences, but also highlight how this space for emotional expression is relatively constrained. We argue that these notions of solidarity and brotherhood open a space for emotional connection and expression that must be respected and worked with creatively, in therapeutic and other interventions.

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“…In the few published Defence qualitative studies, information was gathered through in-depth interviews leading to explanations that provide original insights through the interpretation of a wide range of Service personnel's emotions and behaviour 7 – 11…”

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Conducting qualitative research in the British Armed Forces: theoretical, analytical and ethical implications

Finnegan

2014

J R Army Med Corps

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The aim of qualitative research is to produce empirical evidence with data collected through means such as interviews and observation. Qualitative research encourages diversity in the way of thinking and the methods used. Good studies produce a richness of data to provide new knowledge or address extant problems. However, qualitative research resulting in peer review publications within the Defence Medical Services (DMS) is a rarity. This article aims to help redress this balance by offering direction regarding qualitative research in the DMS with a focus on choosing a theoretical framework, analysing the data and ethical approval. Qualitative researchers need an understanding of the paradigms and theories that underpin methodological frameworks, and this article includes an overview of common theories in phenomenology, ethnography and grounded theory, and their application within the military. It explains qualitative coding: the process used to analyse data and shape the analytical framework. A popular four phase approach with examples from an operational nursing research study is presented. Finally, it tackles the issue of ethical approval for qualitative studies and offers direction regarding the research proposal and participant consent. The few qualitative research studies undertaken in the DMS have offered innovative insights into defence healthcare providing information to inform and change educational programmes and clinical practice. This article provides an extra resource for clinicians to encourage studies that will improve the operational capability of the British Armed Forces. It is anticipated that these guidelines are transferable to research in other Armed Forces and the military Veterans population.

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The presentation of depression in the British Army

Cited by 28 publications

References 8 publications

The biopsychosocial benefits and shortfalls for armed forces veterans engaged in archaeological activities

The biopsychosocial benefits and shortfalls for armed forces veterans engaged in archaeological activities

Masculinities and emotional expression in UK servicemen: ‘Big boys don’t cry’?

Conducting qualitative research in the British Armed Forces: theoretical, analytical and ethical implications

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